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BAE Systems Nimrod R.1
BAE Systems · Maritime Patrol / ASW · UK · Cold War (1970–1991)
The Hawker Siddeley Nimrod is a retired maritime patrol aircraft developed and operated by the United Kingdom. It was an extensive modification of the de Havilland Comet, the world's first operational jet airliner. It was originally designed by de Havilland's successor firm, Hawker Siddeley; further development and maintenance work was undertaken by Hawker Siddeley's own successor companies, British Aerospace and, later, BAE Systems.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Electronic Warfare
- Domain
- Dual-Use
- Era
- Cold War (1970–1991)
- Country
- UK
- Manufacturer
- BAE Systems
- Operator
- RAF No. 51 Sqn
- Primary Role
- Maritime Patrol / ASW
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1971
- Produced
- 3
- Propulsion
- Turbofan
- Engine
- 4x Rolls-Royce Spey 250 turbofan
- Thrust / Power
- 46,760 lbf total
- Launch
- Ground
- Length (ft)
- 114.8
- Wingspan (ft)
- 114.8
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 95000
- MTOW (lb)
- 177500
- Endurance (hr)
- 12
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 42000
- Range (mi)
- 5755
- Max Speed (mph)
- 575